| Salbia lotanalis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Salbia |
| Species: | S. lotanalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Salbia lotanalis H. Druce, 1899 | |
Salbia lotanalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1899. It is found in Costa Rica.
The larvae feed on Miconia calvescens. They roll the leaves of their host plant, forming a tube from which they feed. Pupation takes place within this tube.
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- Morais, Elisangela G. F.; Picanço, Marcelo C.; Barreto, Robert W.; Silva, Gerson A.; Moreno, Shaiene C.; Queiroz, Renan B. (2010). "Biology of the leaf roller Salbia lotanalis and its impact on the invasive tree Miconia calvescens". Biocontrol. 55 (5): 685–694. Bibcode:2010BioCo..55..685M. doi:10.1007/s10526-010-9286-x.
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